“My entry as a newbie
into the culture of publishing began
when I attended several writers’ conferences.
There I discovered hundreds of dejected writers clutching
manuscripts of the next Great American Novel, lamenting
their struggle finding an agent who would fall in
love with their work. So when, within a week of my
very first foray, I received a call from one of New
York’s most coveted agencies asking to represent
Break And Hold, I was jubilant. It was a
Sally-Fields-at-the-Oscars moment. You mean you
like me? You really like me?
No sooner had the ink dried on the contract
than I lost control of Break And Hold. A
thirteen-month roller-coaster began where the book
languished on the desks of the Top Ten publishers,
who all turned it down. We didn’t quite
fall in love with it, they parroted. Nevertheless
the agency prevailed upon me to be patient. It’s
the nature of the beast, they cooed. We love
it - we’ll find a home for your book. Give us
six more months, they begged. Finally in a moment
of clarity, I wrenched the book back.
Enter … Outskirts Press, a brilliantly
conceived, all-encompassing publishing service that
delivers. Break And Hold found a home. My
articulate, informed, author representative extraordinaire,
was assigned. Never once was I left in suspended animation.
Printing was expedited at jet speed to meet a deadline
for a book signing at the U.S. Open.
Nobody dropped the ball. The final product was extraordinary.
There is more … a series of interviews on national
radio talk shows and television addressing the timely
issues raised in Break And Hold are booked
throughout 2008.
You know what, Outskirts Press? I like
you. I really like you.”
-Vivien Kalvaria,
successfully published Outskirts Press author of Break
And Hold
What
would you do with an extra $110 in cash?
“The
Gooseberry Hedge has been out for over a month
now and I am extremely pleased with all aspects of my
experience with Outskirts Press. They did a fantastic
job and I have had more compliments on the quality of
my book than I can count. They are a very professional
company and I look forward to working with them on my
next book. My representative was very patient in answering
my questions and helping me in every step of the publishing
process. Her suggestions were very helpful to a first
time publisher. I am just ecstatic! Thanks again!”
- Dan Hall, author of...
